Tracking spotty storms and heavy rain this afternoon

THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered showers and storms, and mostly cloudy. Temperatures remain warm in the 80s south of I-70, while the 70s are expected in wetter spots.

TONIGHT: Storms become heavier overnight, possibly tracking over the same areas near and north of I-70, and the risk of flash flooding increases. Over an inch to two inches of rain is possible in isolated spots.

EXTENDED: Thunderstorms will gradually wind down Thursday morning, leaving much of the midday and afternoon dry. More rain is possible Thursday night into Friday, but exact timing and placement are uncertain. The overall expectation is for the axis of better rain chances to shift south over time from Thursday into Friday. This should bring better rain chances to the south by Friday night, leaving drier weather into the weekend.